Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Flashcards

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What is NAS?

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome
result of the sudden discontinuation of fetal exposure to substances that were used or abused by the mother during pregnancy

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Less methadone =

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Relapse/Polydrug

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More methadone=

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NAS

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What is the diagnosis of NAS?

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irritability/crying
jitteriness
excessive rooting/sucking
poor feeding
diarrhoea
sneezing
pyrexia & sweating

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